BMW X4 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW X4 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW X4 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW X4 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW X4 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine30
- Electrical29
- Brakes14
- Transmission13
- Airbags7
- Suspension6
- Driver assistance6
- Fuel system5
- Seat belts4
- Steering3
- Wheels2
- Visibility2
BMW X4 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 4 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 8 | Brakes | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 85 | 4 | Brakes | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 79 | 6 | Engine | 7 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 54 | 15 | Electrical | 2,000 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 67 | 11 | Electrical | 7,600 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 66 | 11 | Engine | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2017 | 90 | 3 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | 72 | 10 | Electrical | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2015 | 49 | 18 | Engine | 38,000 | 5 | 2 |
Recalls 29
BMW X4 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- The NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has...
- Shark fin roof antenna sealing settlement
- The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been...
- The Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Passenger’s Seat Occupancy Capacitive Interior Sensor (CIS)...
- A situation may occur where the front passenger seat is not occupied
- The limited warranty for the Knee Air Bag wire harness repair cable procedure for defects in materials and...
- The NVLD limited emissionrelated warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- The NVLD limited emission related warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15...
- For this vehicle, the EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or...
- Evap system purge (vent) valve ext ltd wty (elw) 15/150
BMW X4 in the news
Questions about the BMW X4
What years of the BMW X4 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW X4 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW X4?
2021, 2016 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 10 and 11).
What is the most common problem with the BMW X4?
Engine, with 30 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (29) and brakes (14).
How many recalls does the BMW X4 have?
29 recalls between 2015 and 2025. The 2020 model year has the most, with 10.
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